process. A remediation plan is designed to support student development and clearly outlines: • specific areas of concern • expectations for improvement • required corrective actions • timelines for completion • criteria used to evaluate progress Students are expected to comply fully with all requirements outlined in the remediation plan. Failure to Complete Remediation Dismissal resulting from a student’s failure to satisfactorily complete all requirements outlined in an approved remediation plan, or the continued presence of one or more identified areas of concern, is considered a final program decision and is not subject to appeal within the Counseling program. Dismissal Related to Professional or Ethical Concerns Because counseling students work with vulnerable populations and are preparing to enter a licensed profession, the program reserves the right to dismiss a student if the student’s conduct, professional behavior, academic performance, or clinical functioning is determined to: • pose a risk to client welfare • violate professional or ethical standards When concerns rise to this level, the program will follow a formal review process. This typically includes documentation of the concern(s), review by the SPDC, and written notification to the student outlining the nature of the concern, the rationale for the decision, and the outcome. Depending on the severity and immediacy of the concern, the program may implement interim actions (e.g., removal from clinical placement) while the review is ongoing. The program’s decisions are based on documented evidence, which may include faculty evaluations, site supervisor feedback, academic performance records, documented incidents, and prior remediation efforts (if applicable). While many concerns are addressed through remediation, in cases of significant risk to client welfare or serious ethical violations, the SPDC may recommend dismissal regardless of the student’s academic standing, progress in a remediation plan, or stage of completion in the program. Students have the right to be informed of the concerns, to respond in writing, and to participate in the review process as appropriate. Programmatic dismissal through the SPDC is not subject to appeal.
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